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Newspaper
Seattle Star
Location
Seattle, Washington, United States of America
Date
Jan 21, 1918
Page
5
A Star Q and A column answers readers questions on 1917 1918 tax rules. Topics cover penalties for late or false returns up to 1000 dollars, deductions for apartment upkeep and painting, estate net income, stock to farm value, depreciation, bad debts and fair value of assets, with officers assisting from room 226. Reads like a practical tax help feature.
An advertisement touts Hamlin’s Wizard Oil for rheumatic pains, sciatica, back and limb stiffness with fast relief and a money back guarantee. It also promotes Wizard Liver Pleasant pink pills as a 30 cent remedy, noting satisfaction or refund.
State fuel administrators under Dr Garfield ordered a shutdown of industry in Indiana Ohio West Virginia and Kentucky. Local admins had exempted factories on government orders causing thousands to lose work. More than a million men idle across four states with limited essentials available and most stores closed.
Philip Armour Jr., grandson of Armour & Co. founder, resigns as director to enter U S aviation service. He will report to Columbus training school Friday after seeking draft deferment on industrial grounds.
A cablegram from Major Ryan confirms American flyer George A. Beach was killed at Foggia Italy. The message provides no further details of the death.
Secretary Baker declared that Allied troops on the western front are harassing German forces concentrating for a grand assault. He added that the allies are taking the initiative while hostilities on a large scale are pending and noted improved Italian positions over the past week. Buy thrift stamps.
Beautiful frocks arrived recently but are on clearance at low prices. Dresses feature Janet taffetas chiffon and satins with beads metallic laces or silk flowers. Many colors in delicate and lively shades plentiful on the second floor at MacDougall Southwick.
The latest winter coats feature smart lines with collars pockets belts and silhouettes. Prices range from 25 to 29.75 with some fur trimmed models at 29.75. Plush coats offer satin or silk linings and velvet trim for a refined look. The reductions are described as extraordinary.
Paul Hennig, 43, a Bliss Torpedo Co. employee born in Germany and naturalized in 1916, faces trial before Judge Harland B. Howe in New York on charges of mutilating gyroscopic torpedo controls to alter course. Investigators say the tampering endangered vessels. Hennig could face death or up to five years in prison with a $10,000 fine.
Police report a burglary spree Saturday showing six automobiles taken from locations where they were left. William Quinn’s car is the only one recovered Monday, found at Ninth Ave and University St with a broken wheel. Quinn lives at 303 27th Ave.
Townsend January 21 Lehrs shipyard at Hadlock launched one of the sound's largest barges built for the Drummond Barge and Lighterage Co. The event marks a significant addition to the company fleet and local maritime capabilities.
Spokane report cites Charles Hebberd saying a new wheatless day is coming as the aim to cut wheat use by 30 percent. He returns from a Washington conference noting Americans saved 25 to 60 million bushels in five months and hoping to save 75 million more in seven months. A theft is reported at the Pantages building with two bottles of placer gold dust taken from L. Larimer’s desk.
W. E. Lewis long resident of Tenino for over three decades has died. He was regarded as a pioneer resident of the town.
The Utah Idaho Sugar company plans a hotel and 15 cottages about a mile north of Toppenish. The project signals regional growth and tourism potential for the area.
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